I Shall Be Everlasting In the World of Immortals 414

## Chapter 410: The Demon Sect Leader Jing Long, Legends of True Spirits

“Recently, the Demon Dao factions have been active on the border. Six Yang True君, as a senior member of the Dao Guardian Alliance, has come to the Jing Country to provide support.” The President Ling replied.

Lu Chang An understood. In terms of geographical location, Liang Country was at the rear of the three countries. Even if the Jing Country had produced a Nascent Soul faction, it couldn’t compare to Liang Country in terms of scale and upper limit.

Today’s Liang Country was much stronger than during the Li Huo Gong era.

The Jin Yang Zong was once the number one sect in the Feng Country. During its peak, it had three Nascent Soul masters and occupied a fourth-order mid-grade spiritual vein.

As the oldest faction with a lineage from the Dao Guardian Alliance, the Jin Yang Zong moved north to Liang Country, bringing with it the alliance’s considerable resources and boosting the cultivation civilization of Liang Country.

Not long after Lu Chang An left the Great Green Country, the Jin Yang Zong had also produced a Nascent Soul cultivator, bringing the total number of Nascent Soul cultivators in the sect to two.

Soon, two True君 with distinct auras entered their field of vision.

On the blazing ray of light, stood a broad-shouldered, middle-aged man in a golden robe. His hair and beard were like combed steel wires. He had a square face, golden eyes, and his gaze radiated heat.

Besides the Li Huo Upper Man, this was the first time Lu Chang An had seen Six Yang True君 in person.

The other, riding on a demonic cloud, was a white-haired man of about thirty years old. He was dressed in a Xuan紋教主法袍, with slanted eyebrows, a nose like a hanging stalactite, and narrow black eyes like deep, cold pools.

Compared to the Liang Shao Tian from a hundred years ago, the current Demon Sect leader seemed less flamboyant and more experienced.

Lu Chang An learned from intelligence reports that Liang Shao Tian had suffered a bitter battle decades ago, and his life force was depleted due to a secret technique, causing his black hair to turn white overnight, and his eyebrows were also turning grey.

“You are the Lu True君 from the frontlines, right?”

Six Yang True君’s golden eyes flickered with a strange light, as if he had some reservations, and he was probing Lu Chang An’s authenticity.

He had heard of the rumors of the turtle符师 from long ago, and today was the first time he had met him.

Rumor had it that he had last run away almost a hundred years ago.

He hadn’t expected that when he reappeared, he would be of the same generation as him, a fellow Nascent Soul cultivator.

As Six Yang True君 was inquiring,

Liang Sect Leader took a step forward, raising his wide sleeves and offering a greeting:

“Lu True君 has returned after achieving Nascent Soul. It is truly a blessing for the Dao Guardian Alliance. Liang has been looking forward to this day.”

“Liang Sect Leader, you flatter me. My time in achieving Nascent Soul is late, and my abilities are shallow. My seniority is not as high as yours.”

Lu Chang An returned the greeting, bowing his head.

The two locked eyes, recalling their past encounters and grievances, a slight smile appearing on their faces.

Seeing Liang Sect Leader’s reaction, the two naturally engaged in conversation. Six Yang True君 couldn’t help but glance sideways, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

It seemed like Lu Chang An and Liang Shao Tian had known each other for a long time and had a hidden relationship?

Although Six Yang True君 had achieved Nascent Soul a few hundred years earlier, he was still a bit apprehensive about Liang Shao Tian. In the early stage of Nascent Soul, he was considered an uncommonly strong opponent.

“Welcome back, Lu True君. It is an honor to have you return to your homeland.”

With Liang Shao Tian’s endorsement, Six Yang True君 naturally wouldn’t put on airs and stepped forward to greet him.

“Six Yang True君, I have heard of your great reputation.”

Lu Chang An nodded and returned the courtesy.

Although this was their first meeting in reality, he had a deep impression of this man.

He had transformed the Li Huo Upper Man into his fourth life, as if he had experienced that life in a simulation. The defeat of those years was still vivid in his memory.

Looking at Six Yang True君 today, he noticed that he had remained at the peak of the early stage of Nascent Soul for many years. His abilities were profound, sturdy and positive, and his divine abilities had likely made further progress.

In that battle back then, the Li Huo Upper Man wasn’t that different from Six Yang True君, but he was tricked.

“I just received news that Lu True君 defeated Black Feather True君 on the frontline, destroying his physical body and spirit pet. Liang admires you greatly.”

Liang Shao Tian spoke with praise, his tone confirming the information.

The news about the two True君’s fight was received hastily, and the details of the battle may not be entirely accurate.

“Destroyed Black Feather True君’s physical body?”

Six Yang True君’s pupils contracted slightly, and he couldn’t help but feel moved.

He had come from Liang Country to provide support, so his access to information was slower than Liang Sect Leader’s, who was from the homeland. He only knew that the turtle Zhen Ren from Liang Country had returned after achieving Nascent Soul.

There were uncertainties in the intelligence reports, mentioning that the Chang Qing True君 had fought against Black Feather True君 and seemingly forced him to retreat.

As he approached the border of the Jing Country, Six Yang True君 thought that the Demon Dao True君 didn’t want to fight and retreated on his own, but the news had been exaggerated into defeating the Demon Dao True君.

The Demon Dao True君’s overall strength was generally higher than that of the Dao Guardian Alliance. How could they be defeated so easily?

Six Yang True君 had fought against Black Feather True君, and he had never gained the upper hand against the latter’s agility. He had often been in a passive position.

…

“It was just luck!”

Lu Chang An didn’t deny his achievements, explaining: “I had just returned to the Eastern Region, and Black Feather True君 was arrogant and underestimated me. He didn’t know my details, so he was caught off guard.”

He briefly mentioned the process of the battle, using only publicly known conventional methods.

Even the fourth-order poison he used was a regular version.

Because Lu Chang An knew that a fourth-order inferior level Ying poison wouldn’t be able to kill a Nascent Soul cultivator in a short time.

The other party had fled back to the Beast King Valley. As a top-tier faction in the Great Green Country, they must have had a way to resolve it.

Some factions with a long history in the Great Green Country had reserves of fourth-order poisons, but the premise was to break through the opponent’s divine abilities, protective spells, and penetrate their bodies.

During his fight with Black Feather True君, Lu Chang An controlled his spirit bird to get closer to the other side for rescue, and used his illusion wood clone to attract attention. Then, Earth Rock君 launched a surprise attack, striking cracks in his protective spell.

In addition, many opposing factions had antidotes to the common fourth-order poisons in the local area, so the threat was relatively small.

The real threats were rare and strange poisons or poisons that were not native to the area.

“A spirit pet of a demon king… fourth-order poison… I see.”

Six Yang True君 suddenly realized, and he was quite envious of Lu Chang An’s possession of a fourth-order spirit pet.

At the same time, he keenly noticed that Liang Sect Leader didn’t show any surprise at Lu Chang An’s achievements, as if it were expected.

“Their relationship is not simple.”

Six Yang True君 felt apprehensive in his heart and dismissed the idea of trying to recruit the Chang Qing True君.

The strength Lu Chang An had displayed exceeded that of a normal early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. He had the fighting power of two Nascent Soul cultivators, and joining their sect halfway through might not be a good thing.

At this level, the Jin Yang Zong didn’t have any significant opportunities or benefits to offer him.

Besides, Lu Chang An had connections with Liang Shao Tian and Zhang Tian Feng. He was unlikely to choose the Jin Yang Zong.

Six Yang True君 felt a sense of unease. If Lu Chang An joined the Xuan Yin Demon Sect, it wouldn’t be a problem, but if he joined the Jin Yun Valley, it would affect the situation in Liang Country’s cultivation world.

…

“Lu True君 is back in Liang Country. Why don’t you drop by the Demon Sect?”

Liang Sect Leader suggested.

“That’s a good idea.”

Lu Chang An thought for a moment. It was indeed on his way.

He had only met Liang Shao Tian three times in the past. They had been wary of each other, and their relationship was微妙.

The first time was in the Mu family’s medicinal garden. Lu Chang An, pretending to be a Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator from a different era, scared Liang Shao Tian.

The second time was outside the Bamboo Leaf Mountain Market. Liang Shao Tian displayed his demonic flames, locking eyes with Lu Chang An.

The third time, Lu Chang An tricked the Peacock Saint Maiden into being captured. Then, using his fourth life and disguising himself as a Nascent Soul senior using a Hundred Fantasies Mask, he instantly killed the five-colored peacock spirit pet, a spirit pet with a heaven-grade bloodline, right in front of Liang Shao Tian.

“I still need to go to the frontline to inspect the situation. I won’t bother Liang Sect Leader.”

Six Yang True君 knew that the two were going to reminisce, so he politely didn’t intervene.

Lu Chang An invited Liang Sect Leader onto the Xuan Shui Great Turtle and flew towards Liang Country.

The Xuan Shui Great Turtle was over twenty feet wide. It was quite spacious and could easily accommodate ten people at the same time.

Liang Shao Tian sat down in front of a long table and glanced at the captured Zhu Yu Ting, but didn’t ask any questions.

Feeling Liang Sect Leader’s gaze scanning her, Zhu Yu Ting felt completely cold, like a lamb being slaughtered, trembling with fear.

Zhu Yu Ting couldn’t hear the conversation between the two.

“Should I address you as Lu Dao You or Senior Yan?”

Liang Sect Leader’s expression was calm, his tone probing subtly.

After achieving Nascent Soul, his vision had broadened, and he had learned more secrets about the higher levels of the cultivation world.

Liang Shao Tian had been fooled by Lu Chang An more than once in the past, and he had naturally noticed some flaws later on.

“We are both Nascent Soul cultivators, so we are equals. As for Senior Yan, you don’t need to mention him anymore.”

Since Lu Chang An had learned the secret about Yan Dong Lai from Jing Wu Feng, confirming that he wasn’t completely dead and that he still faced the “thousand-year ever-green tribulation”, he had been very cautious about that legendary Grand Cultivator.

He didn’t even want to mention his name.

Yan Dong Lai had lived for so many years, and he probably was also proficient in divination, with even higher skills. If he had already recovered, mentioning or impersonating his name might pose a risk.

“Was the ‘Greenwood True君’ who went to the Eastern Region of the Great Green Country looking for trouble with you?”

Liang Sect Leader asked again.

“That’s right.”

Lu Chang An didn’t deny it. This matter couldn’t be hidden from those who were interested, such as the Celestial Master of the Feng Yuan Country.

Liang Shao Tian knew some of his secrets and was particularly interested in him. Considering his Chang Qing Gong and guessing the Greenwood True君’s intentions, it wasn’t surprising for him to ask this question.

“With your temperament, Lu Dao You, you dare to return to the Great Green Country. It seems like you already have a strategy to deal with him.”

Liang Shao Tian smiled faintly, with a kind of cold-heartedness characteristic of a demon faction villain.

Lu Chang An sighed: “It’s not hard to protect myself, but if I could have an ally like Liang Sect Leader, I could increase my chances by twenty percent.”

After returning to the Great Green Country, Lu Chang An had calculated everything he could about the Greenwood True君 based on numerous intelligence clues, but he was greatly interfered with by the Heavenly Secrets.

He also simulated his battle against the Greenwood True君.

He discovered that the Greenwood True君 was also skilled in positional warfare.

The sword array he used as a threat, as long as he didn’t engage in protracted fighting, would be less of a threat if he quickly distanced himself during the formation process.

It took time to set up a complete sword array, similar to his puppet military array, and it was slower than activating a single magic treasure.

If Lu Chang An improved his escape speed and body movement skills, he might even be able to pull the Greenwood True君 around in a battle.

This was the downside of revealing powerful techniques, especially if they were known to those who practiced divination.

If Lu Chang An had revealed the soul-damaging power of the “Nail Head Arrow” when he first arrived in the Great Green Country, the Greenwood True君 would have probably searched the entire world for soul-defense treasures.

What surprised Lu Chang An was that the Greenwood True君 still hadn’t reached the mid-stage of Nascent Soul.

The specific reason was unknown. It might be related to the secrets of the Chang Qing Gong, or it might be related to the techniques left behind by Yan Dong Lai.

Therefore, in his calculations, the threat posed by the Greenwood True君 was significantly reduced compared to the past. The danger no longer existed.

“I’m helping you, and you only have a twenty percent higher chance of winning?”

Liang Shao Tian was silent for a moment.

After achieving Nascent Soul, he could no longer fight across realms, even by a small level, like he had during the Foundation Establishment and Core Formation stages.

He was able to do so back then because he had received powerful inheritance opportunities, cultivated stronger divine abilities, and had rich combat experience, allowing him to surpass ordinary cultivators.

But at the level of Nascent Soul True君, what inheritance wasn’t powerful? Who didn’t have a sky-high background or great opportunities?

Liang Shao Tian’s divine ability strength could only be considered in the top ranks of early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Even against Black Feather True君, who was known for his escape speed, he couldn’t do anything.

His white hair was the result of his life force being depleted decades ago, because the Great Elder of the Beast King Valley had participated in the battle, adding a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, which drew Chu Sect Leader away.

Liang Shao Tian and another early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator had jointly restrained the Sect Leader of the Beast King Valley. They were only restraining him, but they felt immense pressure.

…

The location of the Xuan Yin Sect was on the eastern border of the former Jing Country, bordering the Black Mist Mountain Range.

The Xuan Yin Sect had been rooted here for two to three hundred years, expanding its territory in the surrounding area.

Due to its relatively weak foundation, even with massive investments and the assistance of vein-cultivating masters from the Dao Guardian Alliance, the sect’s spiritual vein was currently only at the pre-fourth-order level.

Fortunately, the Xuan Yin Sect only had Liang Shao Tian, an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. With the addition of some spirit stones and elixirs, his cultivation wasn’t hindered.

For this reason, Liang Shao Tian never thought about recruiting Lu Chang An to join the Xuan Yin Sect.

“Greetings, Sect Leader.”

“Greetings, Lu True君!”

When the Xuan Shui Great Turtle arrived, the Xuan Yin Sect cultivators lined up at the mountain gate to welcome them.

The mountain gate of the Xuan Yin Sect was located in a deep mountain valley. The architectural style was similar to a dark-toned ancient castle, with many sharp angles and a sense of aggression.

“Liang Sect Leader is skilled in running a sect. The Xuan Yin Sect is indeed full of outstanding individuals.”

Lu Chang An scanned the group of cultivators who came to greet him. Although only a part of them were present, there were already three True Dan cultivators.

“If you’re talking about running a sect, I’m not as good as Tian Feng True君 from Jin Yun Valley. Fortunately, my sect has some talented individuals in management. Otherwise, Liang wouldn’t be able to handle it.”

Liang Shao Tian wasn’t deliberately being humble. He was speaking the truth.

In the Xuan Yin Sect, he only focused on one thing: enhancing his divine abilities. He left the management to the disciples who were skilled in it.

Lu Chang An retracted the Xuan Shui Great Turtle and followed Liang Shao Tian into the Xuan Yin Sect’s headquarters.

“Xue Qing, come over and serve tea.”

Liang Shao Tian waved his hand and called over a girl in a moon-white robe, with a pure and beautiful face, peaceful as a painting.

She looked about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Lu Chang An knew that this girl, who was being taken care of by Liang Shao Tian, was probably not simple.

“This is my great-granddaughter, ‘Bamboo Xue Qing’, the female disciple of Li Hai. My disciple Li Hai is out on a mission. He asked his disciple to come and entertain Lu True君.”

Liang Shao Tian introduced her through voice transmission.

“Xue Qing has met Lu True君.”

Bamboo Xue Qing bowed respectfully. Her eyes were black and white, clear and pure, not common in the cultivation world.

She didn’t have the fear of ordinary cultivators towards old Nascent Soul monsters. She didn’t even avoid Lu Chang An’s gaze and even looked at him curiously.

Lu Chang An’s overly youthful appearance surprised her.

“A good teacher makes a good student. What a beautiful jade.”

Lu Chang An expressed his praise. He couldn’t imagine that this girl, who looked like moonlight falling on the first snow, was actually the possessor of the Xuan Yin Dao Body.

Liang Shao Tian probably wanted her to make a good impression on Lu Chang An by having her come and serve him.

…

Entering the Demon Sect’s headquarters.

Lu Chang An felt a faint sensation and looked towards a corridor entrance to his side, but he didn’t see anything.

As a guest of the Xuan Yin Sect, Lu Chang An couldn’t openly use his divine sense to scan the area.

At the corner of the corridor.

“Lu True君? It really is him…”

A burly old man with a wheat-colored complexion didn’t dare to breathe. He suppressed his divine sense, and he only dared to glance at him with the corner of his eye.

However, he was still sensed by that Chang Qing True君.

Xiang Jing Long was shocked. He thought back to his experience of eating a free meal at Wu Qi Mountain. Back then, he had tried to extort Lu Chang An, but he hadn’t succeeded.

During his time in Liang Country, he had inexplicably been blamed for something and pursued by the Li Huo Gong. Later, he joined the Xuan Yin Sect and lived a good life.

But he never expected that he would be blamed again in the Jing Country, suspected of being the “Xiang Zhen Ren” who killed Tiger Roar True君.

At that time, Xiang Jing Long’s investigation led him to the Snow Fox Trading Company. He discovered that this company had a relationship with the turtle Zhen Ren, who had advanced to True Dan.

As a result, he was ordered by Liang Sect Leader not to investigate anything related to Lu Chang An, and the matter was dropped.

In the twenty or so years since Lu Chang An had disappeared, the Wu Jian Men suddenly raised its evaluation of Xiang Zhen Ren on its list of people to watch, believing that he was a potential threat.

Xiang Jing Long’s reputation within the Demon Dao factions inexplicably increased.

He felt that his life had been under the shadow of that mysterious mastermind ever since a certain point.

Now, seeing Lu Chang An return as a True君, Xiang Jing Long finally confirmed his suspicions.

Because his life trajectory of being blamed coincided with the growth path of this Lu True君. It was too coincidental.

“I took the blame for Lu True君 so many times. He wouldn’t kill me to silence me, would he?”

After confirming the truth, Xiang Jing Long was uneasy.

At this moment, where was his ambition to find out the real culprit behind it all?

He felt as if he had no desire to live anymore. He was terrified.

He was worried that Lu Chang An was holding a grudge against him and that he would have to bear even more karma and guilt in his old age.

…

In the Xuan Yin Sect’s grand hall.

Liang Shao Tian and Lu Chang An took their seats as host and guest, and Bamboo Xue Qing stood beside them, serving them as a maid.

At this time, Lu Chang An had calculated and determined the identity of the person watching him. He was someone who had a karmic connection with him.

“Where is your sect’s Xiang Protector?”

Lu Chang An casually asked a question.

“Xiang Zhen Ren has worked hard for the Xuan Yin Sect. He is quite old, and even though he has taken longevity elixirs, his lifespan is not long. Now he is living a peaceful life in the sect, guarding a vital location, so I haven’t disturbed him.”

“Oh, I see.”

Lu Chang An calculated the age. Xiang Jing Long was older than him. It was true that his lifespan wasn’t long.

“Xiang Zhen Ren’s youngest son is celebrating his tenth birthday today. Xue Qing just went there.”

Bamboo Xue Qing added beside him.

“I forgot about that.”

Liang Shao Tian chuckled and immediately instructed: “Xue Qing, after this, bring a birthday gift from your master.”

It turned out that Xiang Jing Long had a child late in life, and he was a spirit root with good potential.

This youngest son was Xiang Jing Long’s most cherished cultivation seedling.

As one of the founding members of the Xuan Yin Sect, the sect would also invest more resources in his son.

“Xue Qing will thank her master on ‘Little Dragon’s’ behalf.”

Bamboo Xue Qing accepted the order.

Little Dragon?

Lu Chang An was taken aback and couldn’t help but ask: “What is the name of Xiang Jing Long’s youngest son?”

Liang Shao Tian looked a bit embarrassed and said: “His youngest son is named Xiang Shao Long.”

In the Xuan Yin Sect, Xiang Jing Long loved to flatter his superiors, especially Liang Sect Leader. The latter, when he was younger, was a person who loved face.

In addition, because of his loyalty and hard work, Xiang Jing Long enjoyed the sect leader’s favor and was given top-tier body cultivation techniques. He enjoyed good treatment.

To show his close relationship with the sect leader, Xiang Jing Long named his youngest son Shao Long.

The character ‘少’ could be associated with the sect leader’s name. It could also refer to the youngest son, which made it difficult for Liang Shao Tian to criticize.

Xiang Jing Long had a thick face. He even wanted Xiang Shao Long to recognize the sect leader as his foster father, but he was refused.

“I was also acquainted with Xiang Zhen Ren many years ago. Today, since it is his youngest son, ‘Xiang Shao Long’s’ tenth birthday, I would also like to present a birthday gift.”

Lu Chang An thought for a moment and took out a blue-glowing spirit pearl from his spatial ring.

Liang Shao Tian glanced at it and noticed that it was a valuable third-order strange item, which was beneficial for cultivation. It seemed like it wasn’t from the Great Green Country.

He looked puzzled. In his memory, Lu Chang An and Xiang Jing Long didn’t have much of a relationship. They had even been at odds at one point.

Liang Shao Tian didn’t ask any further questions and had his granddaughter accept the birthday gift, expressing his gratitude.

…

Two hours later.

Lu Chang An politely declined Liang Shao Tian’s invitation for a dinner banquet and left the Xuan Yin Sect.

Liang Shao Tian had mentioned whether he should have Xiang Jing Long come and thank him personally, but Lu Chang An refused.

Lu Chang An gave a valuable birthday gift because he wanted Xiang Jing Long to feel at ease and know that he wouldn’t cause him any trouble.

Back in the lower levels of the cultivation world, he had made that person take the blame for him, buying him time to cultivate and grow steadily.

Now, their factions stood on the same side, and their past grievances and grudges were insignificant.

He couldn’t show no sign of appreciation for bearing that karma. He sent a strange spirit pearl, returning it to his son, Xiang Shao Long.

Lu Chang An rode the Xuan Shui Great Turtle, leaving the Xuan Yin Sect.

As he left the border of the Jing Country, Lu Chang An looked at the direction of the Black Mist Mountain Range north of the Xuan Yin Sect, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.

During his conversation with Liang Sect Leader, he learned a secret of the Great Green Country.

It was said that within the Black Mist Mountain Range, which traversed the Great Green Country, there was a “Human-faced Dragon” with a near-true-spirit bloodline.

This Human-faced Dragon had a long lifespan. Although it hadn’t reached the late stage of the fourth order, it was said that the leaders of the Six Demon Sects or the Ten Xuan Men factions were quite apprehensive about it and didn’t dare to expand their influence into the interior of the Black Mist Mountain Range.

Fortunately, it was said that this “Human-faced Dragon” had reached an agreement with the leaders of the right and wrong factions in the central region of the Great Green Country many years ago. They agreed to not interfere with each other.

If humans didn’t provoke it, the Human-faced Dragon wouldn’t attack.

“The cultivation world is full of wonders. Even though there are no Nascent Soul Grand Cultivators in the Great Green Country, you can’t be too high-profile. Otherwise, you might attract the attention of powerful and mysterious beings prematurely…”

Lu Chang An pondered. It was indeed a good idea to be a bit cautious upon returning to the Great Green Country.

A few days later.

Lu Chang An rode the Xuan Shui Great Turtle across the desolate lands and natural barriers between the two countries. He finally arrived in the cultivation world of Liang Country, where he had been away from for almost a hundred years.

(End of chapter)

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